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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.12, 1,419.30 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.12, 1,419.30 and 484.24 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.12 : 1,419.30 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.12/1,419.30 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.12x = 1,419.30 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.12x = 687,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,281.83/946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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